Effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus reuteri R2LC on Acetic Acid-Induced Colitis in Rats

Abstract

The rat strain Lactobacillus reuteri R2LC, but not the human strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, is of benefit in reducing the severity of acetic acid-induced colitis in rats. These results suggest that it is not the total amount of Lactobacillus but the particular species or strain of Lactobacillus that is important in attenuating experimental colitis.